The Golden Falls Maple is a striking weeping variety of Japanese maple known for its golden yellow foliage and graceful cascading branches.

Characteristics

• Scientific Name: Acer palmatum 'Golden Falls'
• Growth Habit: This maple is a weeping dwarf variety, featuring highly pendulous branches that create a dramatic waterfall effect. It can be staked to control height or allowed to grow as a ground cover, spreading outwards.

Foliage

• Spring Color: In spring, the leaves emerge as bright golden yellow with orange margins, adding vibrant color to any garden .
• Summer Color: During summer, foliage transitions to a soft chartreuse .
• Fall Color: In autumn, the leaves change to stunning shades of orange and red, providing seasonal interest.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Preference: The Golden Falls Maple prefers partial sun, ideally receiving morning sunlight with some shade from the intense afternoon heat .

Source

Dan M (Gig Harbor) in a 2-gallon container as a 3' long draping form.